About Jas

Jas Aulakh is a globally recognised and multi-award winning Bhangra Instructor, Choreographer and Dancer. Jas has trained in the art of Bhangra for over 15 years, developing her signature high-energy Bhangra style, which takes traditional Bhangra moves and gives them a modern day twist. Her wealth of Bhangra experience ranges from judging UK Bhangra competitions to bringing Bhangra to festivals, television, theatre companies and so much more.

With 15 years of experience, Jas truly has made a mark within the UK Bhangra dance industry and is recognised as one of the

UK's leading female Bhangra instructors, bringing women to the forefront of UK Bhangra throughout her career. She recently became the first solo female Bhangra artist to gain a weekly timetable slot teaching her brand new concept 'Bhangra in the Dark' at the world famous Danceworks Studio in the heart of London,

making history once more.

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Jas started her career in Bhangra as a competitive Bhangra dancer, training at the highest level possible in the UK and winning both National (UK) and International Bhangra competitions (USA). Jas has also had the privilege of being a guest instructor for some of the biggest Bhangra companies in the world, including Bhangra Empire and Pure Bhangra. In 2022 she choreographed and taught a team of dancers, who she performed alongside at the late Queens Official Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, seeing the troupe perform directly outside Buckingham palace.

Jas' television experience includes featuring in a CBeebies episode of "What's in your Bag?", as well as choreographing and featuring in music videos, recently working with world-famous Punjabi singer Jazzy B for his hit single "Guddi Charhi Hoyi A"

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In 2023 she co-ordinated and performed Bhangra performances for the world famous Glastonbury Festival, supporting well known punjabi artist Bee2 and DJ Bobby Friction on stage. She has also performed and hosted Bhangra workshops for Diwali on Trafalgar square, the largest Diwali celebration outside of India.

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In 2023 we also saw Jas lead a 2-day Bhangra masterclass for the Associate programme of Rifco Theatre, one of the UK's most successful touring theatre companies. She worked closely with famous actor Ameet Chana to curate and deliver a Bhangra syllabus for the associate programme.

Her portfolio of work also includes hosting Corporate Bhangra Workshops and performances for Meta, Accenture and Crowe LLP. 

Jas is also a winner of 'The Women of the Future Awards' 2022 in the 'Arts & Culture' Category and a finalist for the 'Best Dance Artist' Category at the 'National UK Bhangra Awards' 2023.

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She is noted for her passion and enthusiasm for Bhangra and she loves to spread the same joy that Bhangra gives her to everyone she works with.